Protesters in Israel angered by proposed judicial reforms converged on the airport in a 'Day of Resistance' to changes they say would place the government above the judiciary
Images on social media showed Netanyahu aides shopping in Duty Free. Outside, some travellers abandoned blocked vehicles and walked along the highway shoulder to Ben Gurion, luggage in tow.
Netanyahu - who is on trial on graft charges he denies - argues that curbing the judiciary would restore the balance between the branches of government. He appeared to be referring to people stuck in traffic as well as those travelling through Ben Gurion, whose spokesperson said the expected passenger volume for Thursday was 65,000.
Austin, who is on a regional tour, had been due to arrive on Wednesday. But he postponed, and relocated meetings to a venue near Ben Gurion, given concerns that the demonstrations could make it difficult to reach the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv.
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